If there's one place to plunge into the joy, madness and mayhem of the Dickies' late-'70s / early-'80s period glory days, this is it. Featuring the classic line-up, including the utterly underrated keyboardist Chuck Wagon, Great Dictations draws on both A&M studio albums and the slew of EPs and singles that made them demi-stars in the UK and cult heroes in the US. Given rock's tendency to valorize "serious" music -- or fun music taken "seriously" -- the Dickies are the perfect response, serious musicians unafraid to goof ...
Read More
If there's one place to plunge into the joy, madness and mayhem of the Dickies' late-'70s / early-'80s period glory days, this is it. Featuring the classic line-up, including the utterly underrated keyboardist Chuck Wagon, Great Dictations draws on both A&M studio albums and the slew of EPs and singles that made them demi-stars in the UK and cult heroes in the US. Given rock's tendency to valorize "serious" music -- or fun music taken "seriously" -- the Dickies are the perfect response, serious musicians unafraid to goof out and let loose. A stone-cold bunch of great performers, they knew how to rock the house, but didn't worry about looking silly. Lee's guitar work is as badass as those of his heroes in the Stooges, the arrangements are powerful and fun -- the Ramones parallel is obvious, but Phillips' nutty yelp and the group's embrace of even more trash culture than the New York legends sets them apart. Where to start? The giddy "I'm OK, You're OK," rips through one of mellow '70s sillier manifestos; "Give It Back," is a tale of outwitting local bullies that turns out all wrong in the end; the brilliantly barbed "Fan Mail," a hilarious vision of said material at its most banal and obvious. Then there are the covers: "Paranoid," "Sounds of Silence," "Nights In White Satin," "Eve of Destruction," all done in ways likely unimagined by the songs' creators. Top that off with their two legendary kid show theme remakes, "Banana Splits" and "Gigantor," and a very rare romp through "Silent Night," and it doesn't get any more entertaining. ~ Ned Raggett, Rovi
Read Less
Add this copy of Great Dictations to cart. $9.89, good condition, Sold by Books From California rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Simi Valley, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Bmg Music.
Add this copy of Great Dictations to cart. $29.95, like new condition, Sold by First Coast Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Eatonton, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1990 by A&M.
Add this copy of Great Dictations to cart. $32.99, new condition, Sold by insomniacsonline rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from South Hackensack, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by A&M.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. Size: 5x4x0; Buy from insomniacs! We dont sleep until your order is shipped! Professional packaging, same day shipping on most orders. View our feedback and buy with confidence.
![The Very Best of Bill Deal and the Rhondels [Collectables]](https://www1.alibris-static.com/the-very-best-of-bill-deal-and-the-rhondels-collectables/cover/r86642pyn55.jpg)
